Authorities in central Florida have arrested a food-service worker at Walt Disney World on 200 counts of possessing child pornography. ...more

January 3, 2010

Missed the boat A U.S. court has ruled Spain has a claim on the Odyssey's treasure. ("Judge rules for Spain in Odyssey treasure fight," Business, Dec. 24). What nonsense. Since when does a thief have a claim on his loot, which in this case was a theft perpetrated by a conqueror 200 years ago. If there is a claim to be paid, it's to the people who were plundered, not to Spain. In fact, the Spanish government has no more claim on their "treasure" than Germany has on the plunder Hitler took from the Jews and others. Spain should be required to produce receipts as evidence that they lawfully acquired their gold and silver! ...more

January 3, 2010

We have a lot of empty suits up in Washington, D.C., but U.S. Rep. Ginny Brown-Waite is certainly not one of them. ...more

January 2, 2010

CRIME TRACKER This crime index is published to help residents keep track of crime in their neighborhoods and to promote public safety. Below is a list of crimes handled by the Pasco County Sheriff's Office from Dec. 20 through 26, arranged by ZIP code. These are crimes that have been investigated by deputies and don't reflect unfounded calls for service. ...more

January 2, 2010

Christmas joy After attending services the Saturday before Christmas at St. Anthony's Catholic Church in Brooksville, my wife, granddaughter and I stopped at the Brooksville Publix to buy some groceries. ...more

January 2, 2010

This is a partial list of service calls reported Dec. 24-30 to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office. Questions about a specific event should be directed to the department at (813) 247-8200. 33556 Fern Meadow Loop, Block 19100, theft, Dec. 28, 10:39 p.m. Fern Meadow Loop, Block 19100, theft, Dec. 28, 3:50 p.m. ...more

December 31, 2009

A young Avon Park woman spent Christmas Eve in jail for a few hours after being arrested for allegedly stabbing a man in the cheek with a plastic comb. ...more

December 30, 2009

The early numbers are in for this holiday shopping season, and they are giving retailers some reason for cheer. ...more

December 28, 2009

NEW YORK (AP) — Holiday shoppers spent a little more this season, according to data released today, giving merchants some reason for cheer. ...more

December 28, 2009

Garbage pickup in the city of Avon Park over the Christmas period will be as follows: Usual pickup for Thursday, Dec. 24 will be on Wednesday, Dec. 23. Usual pickup for Friday, Dec. 25 will be on Thursday, Dec. 24. All other pickups remain the same. ...more

December 23, 2009